Smashing Pumpkin Cocktail

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Lauren

This Smashing Pumpkin Cocktail is everything you want in a fall drink! It’s smooth, spiced, and just a little fancy. Made with Irish whiskey, homemade pumpkin syrup, and a touch of bitters, it’s a perfect balance of cozy and refreshing.

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Ingredients

Cocktail:

1/4 cup Irish whisky (60g) Jameson or other
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (30g)
2 Tbsp pumpkin syrup recipe below
2 dashes angostura bitters
1 sprig rosemary

Pumpkin syrup:

1 cup pumpkin puree (250g)
1½ cup granulated sugar (300g)
1¼ cups water (300g)
Dash of cinnamon

Instructions

Pumpkin syrup:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat until boiling.
Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and let cool.
Transfer to a bottle or container and store in the refrigerator.

Cocktail:

Wash rosemary then add to a shaker and gently muddle to extract the oils.
Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice.
Strain and pour in a glass with fresh ice.
Garnish with orange zest, a sprig of rosemary and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Pumpkin syrup: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can also freeze in silicone cubes for longer storage.

Pre-mixed cocktail (no ice): Store in a sealed jar up to 24 hours ahead and shake just before serving.

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